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Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Kristi Kingery, a powerhouse in supply chain management. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kristi is currently the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and the chair of the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange.  In this episode, Kristi delves into the intricacies of managing the...

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University.  Leveraging on Linda's seventeen-year wealth of experience at HMSHost, our conversation delves into the evolution of supply chain management education and its critical role in today's b...

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.  Our carefully selected Datum FS panel of seasoned experts: Scott Schmitz, Keith Aderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont render sound and sage advice from the perspective of the dis...

Today, I have the opportunity to welcome Michael Halen, a Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant & Foodservice Analyst who researches and publishes analyses of over eighteen publicly traded restaurant companies as well as the major foodservice distributors.  In this episode, Mike gives us a rundown of the state of the consumer market as we also explore the differences between franchised and...

Welcome back to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for today is Rich Wolverton, a current Datum FS advisor who served as former VP of category management at Food Services of America and led their merchandising integration into US foods.  Tapping into Rich’s 40+ years wealth of knowledge in food sales and merchandising leadership, we explore the intricacies of food service d...

In Today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Tammaro, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Wow Bao. Brandon shares his early career at C.H. Robinson and The Kraft Heinz Company, emphasizing the importance of efficient freight management and mastery of supply chain coordination in the food service industry.  Exploring the company's journey from brick-and-mortar locations to ghos...

Welcome back to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is the magnificent Katy Jones , an experienced, growth-focused tech executive who embarked on her journey in the food industry in 2015 as the CMO of FoodLoqiQ. Rising through the ranks, she secured the CEO seat by 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Customer Officer of Trustwell. Trustwell is a platform that pioneers the f...

Hi Folks! In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we engage in a conversation with the one and only Rich Counsell. With a rich career in the Supply Chain, including roles as CEO at WARBLER, Director at STOKE FARMS, and currently serving as CEO in his latest venture Stable. Commodities in Food supply chain have never been more fragile, and Rich contributes his expertise to help businesses...

Hello everyone. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we welcome Rick Buttner. With a rich and lengthy career journey, Rick has held key roles, including Manager of Quality and Distribution at Subway and later, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations at IPC (Owned by Subway). Join us as we look into Rick's journey, exploring his experiences and insights gained from implementing GS1 S...

Hi folks. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators , we've got a true industry legend, David Cox, joining us. With an impressive career, including roles like VP of Purchasing & Supply Management at Darden Restaurants and President of ARCOP, Inc. (Arby's Supply Chain Cooperative), David brings a wealth of experience to the table. David takes us on a journey through the Food Supply Chain...

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further. Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from...